With his infamous eye for detail, Hillier depicts a remarkable monochromatic study of a Heron at dusk with splendid execution.
The artwork is signed and dated in the bottom right-hand corner.
On wove laid to board.In fine condition.
31.1 x 21.4cm (12.2" x 8.4")Sheet: 33.1 x 23.6cm (13" x 9.3")
Matthew Hillier was born in the Buckinghamshire village of Farnham Common, a stone's throw from Windsor Castle.
At Sixteen Matthew left school to attend Dyfed College Of Art in Carmarthen S.Wales. The College was the first in the country to offer a "Wildlife Illustration Course and Matthew was the youngest student in the College. He spent three Idyllic years traveling around the Welsh countryside learning to paint Birds and Animals. He Graduated with distinction.
Before his Eighteenth Birthday he had three of his paintings accepted by the Royal Academy for Its Summer Exhibition. This was a first, and led to a barrage of publicity, and some very useful early name recognition.
He went on to earn his living as a Wildlife Artist, Illustrator. Over the next few years he Illustrated many books, magazines, Calendars,Greetings cards etc, whilst also finding time to have exhibitions of his paintings. He was elected a member of the Society Of Wildlife Artists, as well as being a regular exhibitor in many of the other societies Including The Paris Salon, the Pastel Society and the Society Of Marine Artists. Over the years he has won many awards all over the World. His Illustration Career culminated in a Commission to Illustrate a large limited edition book called "The Rhinoceros, A Monograph. He spent several years travelling around the World studying four of the five species of Rhinos in their habitat. He was Invited to spend three months in Zimbabwe looking at Black and White Rhinos and spent time in the jungle in Sumatra with ''Torgamba'', a beautiful sumatran rhino.
In 2000 Matthew moved to the States. He now lives on the Eastern Shore of Maryland in the picturesque waterside village of Tunis Mills near the town of Easton.
| SKU | qd688 |
|---|---|
| Artist | Mathew Hillier |
| Date | 1981 |
| Dimensions | 31.1 x 21.4cm |
| Medium | Watercolour |
| Subject | Landscape |
| Item Returns | This item can be returned |
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